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This new experiment could actually increase Pokemon power to the same level as Z-Crystals. Did that mean the price of these gems would be the same as Z-Crystals?!
Raya hadn't expected that Jacob was secretly conducting such a major experiment. Why hadn't she heard any news about it?
If she hadn't been sharp enough to notice something unusual through the Long family's recent actions, she might have missed another huge opportunity!
Looking at the box full of gems on the table, Raya suddenly felt a little regretful for being so generous in giving all the gems to Jacob. If she had known earlier, she would have kept a few more for herself.
However, Raya quickly pushed aside the distracting thoughts in her mind. She still had the courage to speak without hesitation.
Of course, the most important thing was that she had only brought half of the gems this time. Fortunately, she had kept some in reserve, otherwise she would have suffered a huge loss.
"Go abroad to acquire them?" She began thinking about what Jacob had suggested. Apparently, she also remembered that many years ago, when Z-Moves were discovered overseas, foreign companies had acquired batches of Z-Crystals first. "It won't be easy to do. Those people abroad have been on guard because of the previous Z-Crystal incident. Even if we acquire them secretly, if we buy too many, we'll still be discovered."
"Why should we acquire them secretly?" Jacob smiled at Raya and whispered, "Champion Raya, you could definitely host an international jewelry expo in Magic City. Directly classify these gemstones as luxury jewelry, then openly acquire them, saying that you want to use these gems to create unique and exquisite jewelry pieces. With your status and position in the fashion world, this shouldn't be a difficult task."
Jacob's words made Raya's eyes light up, but she quickly reacted and looked at Jacob with a half-smile on her face. "Are you planning to let me be your shield? When you announce the results of the experiment, those who sold these gems will realize what happened and will definitely come to cause trouble for me. Jacob, do you want me to block attacks and draw fire for you?"
Seeing Raya expose his inner thoughts, Jacob admitted openly without hesitation, "Champion Raya, with my status and position, I can't withstand the anger of these people. Only you are qualified to handle that kind of pressure."
"Aren't you afraid that I'll kick you out and go it alone?" Raya looked at Jacob with a playful expression and spoke jokingly.
"There's nothing to be afraid of." Jacob had to carefully consider the possibility of Raya kicking him out and working alone.
If Raya really wanted to kick him out and work independently, Jacob actually didn't care too much. Up to this point, he already had more than ten Mega Evolution Stones and a Keystone in his possession.
Nina had already sent news that she had acquired nearly a hundred Mega Evolution Stones and about a dozen Keystones.
So many Mega Evolution Stones and Keystones made Jacob a little nervous. A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. What he wanted was to make a fortune quietly, not to be the first target for attacks.
"We've already bought up most of these gemstones in China. I've got enough for now. As the saying goes, quit while you're ahead. It doesn't matter to me if you go it alone." Jacob looked at Raya with a smile. If Raya really went independent, he truly wouldn't be bothered. "And you, Champion Raya, definitely won't go it alone. If you work independently, I'll have to announce this experiment early. It won't be so easy to buy these gemstones then, and you'll be the one who suffers."
Listening to Jacob's words of implicit warning, Raya cursed him in her heart as a cunning fox, but she really had never considered going solo. She had always valued Jacob as a person.
The hen that lays golden eggs is always more valuable than the golden eggs themselves.
Raya smiled brightly. "I was just joking. I'm really looking forward to our cooperation. I think we should discuss the details of our partnership."
"The International Jewelry Expo will take at least a month to prepare and organize. When do you expect the results of this experiment to be available, and when do you plan to announce them?"
"About two months." Jacob thought for a moment and replied, "There are basically no major problems with this experiment now. If everything goes smoothly, we can get results in a month. I plan to announce it in two months."
Although Jacob hadn't conducted any experiments yet, he felt that the bond between him and Charizard was definitely strong enough for Mega Evolution.
"So fast?" Raya asked in surprise. She had thought it would take Jacob at least half a year to produce experimental results, but she hadn't expected it would only take a month. "Then I'll go back and immediately organize the International Jewelry Expo."
"How will the profits be divided?"
"How do you plan to announce it specifically? Will you hold a press conference?"
"Are there any special properties of these gems that require special attention?"
"I wish us enormous profits."
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The two of them discussed in the room until evening before they came up with a rough cooperation plan.
Finally, the two agreed that Jacob would announce his new experimental results after the College Cup competition. During this period, Raya and Maximus would be responsible for continuing to purchase gems.
Raya would be mainly responsible for preparing the International Jewelry Expo, and Maximus would be responsible for continuing to collect domestic gems. In the end, all the gems obtained would be divided equally among the three parties.
Of course, it was said to be divided equally, but Jacob emphasized that he had the right to distribute and give priority when choosing gems. This was also to prevent Raya from doing something problematic. If there was any accident in the cooperation, Jacob would take away all the Keystones and cut off the source of the problem.
After all, compared to Mega Evolution Stones, Keystones were rarer and more important. Of course, this also meant that the price would definitely be higher.
After returning to the hotel, Jacob immediately took his Pokemon to the training ground and began learning moves from the TMs.
Looking at these nine rare Technical Machines, Jacob fell into deep thought. First of all, he had to teach Sceptile the Rock Slide move and Charizard the Scorching Sands move.
The second priority was the Earthquake move, but Jacob was in a dilemma. The Earthquake move could be learned by Sceptile, Axew, and even Salamence, and it had high compatibility with all of them.
There was no doubt that the choice to maximize current combat power was to give it to Sceptile, but in the long run it was undoubtedly more suitable to give it to Axew or Salamence.
Jacob decided to put this move aside for the time being because Sceptile was currently practicing the Rock Slide move and had no time to learn other techniques.
Then there were the five moves: Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, Reflect, and Light Screen. Jacob planned to save them for his future Drakloak. It was obvious that Raya's purpose in giving these TMs was to prepare for the future Dragapult.
After all, it was no secret that Jacob had gone to the Drakehold Dragon Secret Realm to pick up a Dreepy Egg.
Finally, there was the TM called Draco Meteor. To be honest, Draco Meteor was a powerful Dragon-type special attack move. It was extremely powerful, but the side effect was also quite obvious—it would greatly reduce the user's Special Attack after use.
There were many Pokemon on Jacob's team that could learn Draco Meteor, but only two Pokemon were most suitable for learning it: one was Noibat and the other was Dragapult.
After careful consideration, he decided to let Noibat learn it first. On one hand, it would instantly increase his combat power, and on the other hand, Noibat was positioned as a support special attacker. Draco Meteor was a move that was highly compatible with Noibat's role. Before Noibat learned Boomburst, he only needed to fire a single Draco Meteor and then quickly retreat.